Highly Specialist Pharmacist & Honorary Lecturer(Prescribing Practice): Sponsorship Available

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is a modern, forward-thinking teaching hospital providing acute services to a population of around one million people. As one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK, we have strong academic links with the University of East Anglia’s School of Pharmacy and Norwich Medical School.

Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) is fully established across inpatient wards, the Emergency Department and outpatient services, supporting safe, efficient and innovative patient care.

The Pharmacy Department is recognised for its commitment to medicines optimisation, clinical excellence and service innovation. We are at the forefront of healthcare delivery, continually developing new ways of working and challenging traditional professional boundaries to improve patient outcomes.

Our track record of implementing innovative pharmacist and pharmacy technician roles creates exceptional opportunities for professional development, leadership and career progression. Whether you are looking to develop specialist clinical expertise, expand your leadership skills or contribute to service transformation, NNUH offers a supportive environment in which to thrive.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about education and developing the next generation of safe and effective prescribers?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join an exciting joint appointment between the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Norwich Medical School at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

This unique role offers an outstanding opportunity to combine clinical practice with undergraduate medical education, helping to shape the prescribing knowledge, skills and confidence of future doctors.

Working closely with the Lead for Pharmacology and the Clinical Skills Director, you will play a key role in the delivery and development of the prescribing and clinical pharmacology curriculum within Norwich Medical School. A particular focus of the role will be ensuring that students are well prepared for the Prescribing Safety Assessment (PSA), which all final-year medical students are required to pass prior to beginning Foundation Year 1 training.

Alongside your educational responsibilities, you will practise as a Highly Specialist Clinical Pharmacist within the Emergency Department and Admissions Units at NNUH, supporting the delivery of high-quality acute care services. You will also contribute to the development and delivery of prescribing education and training for postgraduate medical staff across the Trust.

The post is split equally between Norwich Medical School and NNUH, with approximately 50% of time dedicated to each organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master of Pharmacy
  • Postgraduate qualification at Masters Level or above (or working towards)

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in teaching or higher education practice
  • Independent Prescriber (or working towards)

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills – oral and written

Desirable

  • Experience of Quality Improvement project involvement

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Adaptable and innovative in approach to work and projects
  • Able to share learning with others
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Experience

Essential

  • Significant clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 22 November 2026

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